The automotive world contains many terms to describe different sorts of specialized cars, often with overlaps between them. Two such terms are "kit car" and "replica," frequently misidentified or used ...

Kit cars are nothing new. Early versions predated the original Corvette and influenced its construction. These often-primitive kit cars were usually based on early Ford chassis and running gear. Items ...

The heart of the kit car concept is a narrowed rear frame section. Shown here is the Arrow Dynamics version for popular late-model Detroit "unibody" cars, designed for use with stock front suspension.

Sure, building a car model is fun, but putting together a life-size, working version of a car you can actually drive is so much more satisfying. Kit cars are essentially prefabricated parts you ...